SOLUTION: A ranger spots a forest fire while on a 40-meter observation tower. The angle of depression from the tower to the fire is 12°. To the nearest meter, how far is the fire from the ba

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Question 393164: A ranger spots a forest fire while on a 40-meter observation tower. The angle of depression from the tower to the fire is 12°. To the nearest meter, how far is the fire from the base of the tower?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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tan(12º) = 40/d
d = 40/tan(12)
d =~ 188 meters